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This current scenario marks a considerable departure from a decade ago when Iranian and Russian forces played a crucial role in helping Assad's regime regain control over crucial cities like Aleppo. With Russia preoccupied by its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Iran appears increasingly isolated in its efforts to maintain influence in Syria, compounding the challenges faced by Assad's already weakened regime.

Israel's Strategic Response

The setbacks for Iranian forces in Syria could have far-reaching implications for Israel's security landscape. Joe Truman, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, highlighted that while Israel has consistently targeted Iranian and Assad's forces within Syria, the current scenario may pose new challenges.